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What Is an Oncologist?

By: Madeline May | August 27, 2024

Oncology is the branch of medicine dedicated to the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. Developing a trusted and positive relationship with your oncologist is important for patients who are at risk for, currently battling, or have survived mesothelioma or other lung-related disease. Oncology covers a wide range [...]

Female oncologist touching foreheads with a little girl.

Is There a Chemotherapy Drug Shortage?

By: Madeline May | July 18, 2023

Carboplatin is a chemotherapy drug containing the metal platinum that works to stop or slow the growth of cancer cells by damaging their DNA. In addition, cisplatin, which also uses platinum, is an alkylating agent that stops the division of cancer cells and causes them to die. Chemotherapy treatment [...]

An intravenous bag on chemotherapy hangs from an IV pole as three cancer women dressed comfortably receive cancer chemotherapy treatment despite the chemotherapy drug shortages.

What to Say When Someone Dies

By: Kristina Johnson | July 10, 2023

When a person dies from mesothelioma, the grief and sadness is immense. There is no way to take away a person's sadness after loss, but you can offer your condolences and apologies. Showing your support to them during a time of healing can be the biggest comfort, and choosing [...]

Male comforting woman after learning about their loved one dying from mesothelioma.

Other Causes of Lung Cancer Besides Smoking

By: Destiny Bezrutczyk | August 30, 2021

In the U.S., smoking tobacco cigarettes is responsible for about 90% of cancers that start in the lungs. However, among 236,000 new cases annually, even 10% is a significant number. Moreover, the odds of lung cancer mortality in people who never smoked is high among all types [...]

Close-up image of a cigarette butt stubbed out.

Asbestos Safety After a House or Building Fire

By: Destiny Bezrutczyk | July 10, 2021

Even today, asbestos poisoning is a hidden risk inside many homes and buildings in America. After a fire, the need for safety from asbestos exposure is even higher. In the U.S., firefighters face some of the highest rates of asbestos-related health problems due to exposure from burning [...]

Burning farm house in an empty field in Ontario Canada.

5 Important Lung Cancer Facts to Mark Lung Cancer Awareness Month

By: Elizabeth Schubert | November 15, 2019

Lung cancer kills more men and women each year in the United States than any other form of cancer. However, early detection and effective treatments are helping patients live longer and even beat the disease. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, members of the medical community, non-profits, [...]